In 2023, South Korea led with the highest number of self-employed persons in food and beverage service activities, showing a slight increase of 0.22% from 2022. Conversely, Colombia and Italy saw decreases of 0.17% and 0.15%, respectively. The United States and Germany experienced significant drops of 2.1% and 1.22%. Greece faced the most considerable decline at 4.31%. Notable growth was seen in New Zealand with a 2.13% increase, while Ireland, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia remained stable.
Looking into the future, it’s important to monitor trends such as the ongoing impact of global economic conditions on self-employment rates, the adaptation of digital platforms in the food service industry, and potential regulatory changes that could influence the number of self-employed individuals in this sector globally.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Food and Beverage Service Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 34.08 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Colombia | 24.46 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 16.04 | 2023 | 0% | -0.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 8.17 | 2023 | -1.01% | -2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 7.21 | 2023 | -1.69% | -1.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 2.86 | 2023 | -4.17% | -4.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2.16 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 1.33 | 2023 | -3.03% | -1.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1.12 | 2023 | -3.57% | -3.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 0.83 | 2023 | +5.26% | +2.13% | View data |
